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Potochak Family History

Potochak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Potocnik, Poltorak, Potocki, Polachek, Potucek, Matocha, Kopchak

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Where is the Potochak family from?

You can see how Potochak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potochak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potochak family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potochak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Potochak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potochak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Potochak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potochak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Potochak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Potochak. For the veterans among your Potochak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potochak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Potochak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Potochak in 1962 was 77, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potochak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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